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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.37, 4,149.96 and 1,681.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.37, 4,149.96 and 1,681.04 is: 2,319.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.37 : 4,149.96 = 1,681.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.37/4,149.96 = 1,681.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.37x = 4,149.96 × 1,681.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.37x = 6,976,248.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,976,248.76/3,007.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.72

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